US Bridges

LA0184 over Liberty Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 1.36 Mi. South of LA 468 · Structure no. 085800000080546

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,234
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0184 over Liberty Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0184 over Liberty Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,234 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,357 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0184
CrossesLiberty Creek
Location1.36 Mi. South of LA 468
RouteState Highway 184
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.13037, -93.19536
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,234 (2021)
Projected traffic1,357 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0184 over Liberty Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0184 over Liberty Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0184 over Liberty Creek carry?

About 1,234 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0184 over Liberty Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0184 over Liberty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.